Christian Giudice
40 articles · Boxing.com
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What?s the Weight? Now is the time to act. Before it?s too late
Boxing has undergone a lot of changes in the last year that have benefited the sport; however, why isn?t the safety of a fighter the first priority? In the late-1980s, in an…
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Puerto Ricans and the Garden: A Perfect Match
?Tito Trinidad and Miguel Cotto showed me the way to represent our island in the Garden and around the world?? Over the years, Puerto Rican fighters have established such a strong connection…
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Open Letter to Manny Pacquiao
As great as Floyd will be, and he will be great, you have been reliving this moment for what seems like all your life? Dear Manny, When you made your pro debut…
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In Attack Mode: What Kayoing Hatton Means to the Megafight?Part Two
When Mayweather and Pacquiao met Ricky Hatton in 2007 and 2009 respectively, the victories showcased more differences than similarities? Inside and outside the ring, Pacquiao?s appeal is that?s he?s genuine in everything…
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In Attack Mode: Mayweather and Pacquiao in their Prime?Part One
The punch represented a microcosm of the fight ? Barrera, much slower, trying to cope with the speed and getting nailed in the process? Pacquiao vs. Barrera I When Marco Antonio Barrera…
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The Journey Continues
Showing glimpses of the old Roy on Friday, Jones continued his journey to the elusive cruiserweight title? No one wants to see such a great fighter end like so many fighters do…
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It?s About Time: Roy Jones Jr.
?I had no clue that I would win the heavyweight title. No clue about the cruiserweight. I am ready for whatever God has in store for me?? It?s not unusual to see…
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Open Letter to Floyd Mayweather
This has nothing to do with the things that you believe define you. It has more to do with your legacy, both in and out of the ring? Dear Floyd: I believe…
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The Wait is Over: Next? Deontay Wilder
Young and inexperienced, Wilder isn?t the next Tyson, Holyfield, or Lewis, but he brings an element of intrigue that we haven?t seen in years? Wondering who?s next in the boxing world? Tired…
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Panama and the Axe Man: A Perfect Match
It would be easy to suggest that one-punch power compensates for other mistakes, but Walters is anything but one-dimensional? Having witnessed firsthand the passion of Panamanian boxers, there is something magical about…
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Preparing for War: Gomez vs. Sanchez: Part I
When told of Gomez?s bold prediction that he would knock Sanchez out in the late rounds, Sanchez calmly replied, ?Gomez is just another challenger?? Heading into the historic 1981 matchup appropriately dubbed,…
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?It?s Still Macho Time!?
Every time he steps into the ring, Camacho Jr. can still hear his father?s voice, imploring him to work harder and be persistent? CHARLOTTE, North Carolina?Sometimes living in your father?s shadow can…
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Wilfredo?s Greatest Hits Part I: Puerto Rico Welcomes a New Hero
If G?mez needed to box, he boxed beautifully. If G?mez needed a knockout, he coolly pressed the action? ?No one can beat me.??Wilfredo G?mez There was something special about Wilfredo ?Bazooka? G?mez…
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Mi Corazon: The Heart of a Latin Champion
Whatever gives a sports fan that euphoric feeling, it?s safe to say there is nothing quite like watching a Latin boxer fight? ?We get into boxing out of necessity, not because we…
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Ismael Laguna vs. Carlos Ortiz: A Star Is Born (April 10, 1965)
Laguna didn?t plod or charge aimlessly; Laguna glided, juked and jived his opponent offering a free shot and then immediately retracting the offer? ?Ismael was the sweetest kid I ever met,? said…
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No Longer About No Mas: Drath?s Documentary a Winner
What slowed down a fascinating look into the early lives of these two fighters was, ironically, the storyline itself? ?Whatever Leonard had to say, I didn?t give a damn.??Roberto Duran When I…
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Canelo Alvarez: On the Verge
The reality of the sport of boxing is that it often doesn?t make sense. Inside the ring, smaller guys beat bigger, stronger opponents; superior fighters get knocked out cold; and skilled young…
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Final Countdown
Deep down every fighter knows if he has done enough in the sport to warrant being considered an all-time great. Occasionally, those same fighters inflate their own worth or refuse to acknowledge…
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Living in Exile: What Really Happened to Alexis Arg?ello?
There?s nothing you can do. If you go back, they will take your life.??Trainer and lifelong Arg?ello friend, Don Kahn Sometimes ignorance and resentment can come from the most unlikeliest of sources.…
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Saying Goodbye to a Legend
As Manny Pacquiao slowly descended face first to the canvas Saturday night, something became clear even before he landed in such frightening fashion. It was over. It was over the same way…